Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital is offering a variety of wellness classes this month.
They are:
• "Preventing Falls" — 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, at Meadowlark Estates, 4430 Bauer Farm Drive.
One third of those older than age 65 and one-half of those older than 75 have a fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of injuries resulting in death to those in their senior years. LMH Community Education, LMH Therapy Services and the staff of Meadowlark Estates is offering a free program to educate about the prevention of falls in the senior population. A limited number of lunches will be available at 12:30 p.m. If you would like to eat lunch, call 842-2400 by Jan. 24.
• "Steps to Successfully Quitting Smoking" — 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, LMH, 325 Maine.
The free class covers the basic steps to successfully quitting smoking. Topics include: ways to break the smoking habit, pharmaceutical and nicotine replacement assists, preventing weight gain after quitting, and dealing with stress during the quit process. Advance registration required, and can be done by calling LMH Connect Care at 749-5800.
• "Ask-a-Registered Dietitian About Nutrition and Wellness or Weight Loss," 3 p.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 10, LMH.
Dietitian Patty Metzler will meet with community members for a free private consultation regarding personal wellness and nutrition questions or weight loss issues. Each consultation will be restricted to 15 minutes. Appointments must be made in advance by calling 749-5800.
• "Seven Steps to Stress Mastery" — 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Tuesdays Jan. 17 and Jan. 24, LMH.
It's a two-session class that offers basic stress management information. Participants will learn why we need to manage stress, seven stress erasers, how the mind contributes to stress, and how to make stress management skills a habit. Appointments must be made in advance by calling 749-5800. The cost is $20 per person.
Tagged: Lawrence Memorial Hospital, stress, falls, smoking cessation, weight loss
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